Exhilarating, naturally Where the hills have thrills

Words John Gray Hiking outdoors is both a pleasurable activity and an excellent physical workout. The breathtaking views, fresh air, and the sounds and smells...

Lebanon, it’s time to heal: The push for post-war reconciliation

Words Alia Fawaz While many Lebanese still have unresolved issues from their war-torn past, they are also dealing with on-going sectarian rifts, a presidential vacuum,...

The other side of Lebanon where authenticity is truly at home

Words and Photography Elsa Sattout Do we always need to go back to where our roots as humans lie and search for the heritage value...

Safe to swim? The danger lurking in Lebanon’s waters

Words Bassam Alkantar  The Lebanese coastline extends over 240 kilometers in length. The coastal area, which constitutes around eight percent of the total area of...

Hot enough for you yet? The alarming menace of global warming

Words John Gray Ten years ago former US Vice President Al Gore shocked the world with his documentary An Inconvenient Truth, which painted a dire...

Ready to go wild? Africa’s sanctuary of natural beauty

Words Alia Fawaz There are plenty of exceptional safari destinations throughout Africa that are worth exploring. One of them is the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania,...